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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 686.97 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 686.97 and 133.32 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 686.97 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/686.97 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 686.97 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 91,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,584.46/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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